My tortoise won't open its eyes or eat. How can I help my pet?

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My horsfield tortoise won’t open his eyes. He has stopped eating but still drinks and has quite a lot of energy, just as much as he ever had! What can I do to help him? Pet's info: Reptile | Tortoise | Male | 2 years and 7 months old | 70 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Franklin. Try providing a warm water soak and then gently opening the eyes with a moistened soft cloth. Vitamin A deficiencies can often lead to secondary infections. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Systemic and ophthalmic antibiotic, in addition to a vitamin A injection, will often resolve these problems, but the diet and husbandry also need to be corrected. Good luck.

My tortoise won't open its eyes or eat. How can I help my pet?

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